Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Actros
Actros (1996)
1996–2002
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About this generation
The first-generation Mercedes-Benz Actros was introduced in 1996 as a completely new heavy-duty truck designed for long-distance and demanding transport. It introduced advanced electronic vehicle systems, electronically controlled braking and a driver-focused cab concept that established the foundation for the Actros family.
Key Features
- First-generation Actros cab
- Long-haul design
- Electronic vehicle architecture
- Telligent braking system
- Telligent maintenance system
- Advanced driver environment
- MegaSpace cab option
- Heavy-duty chassis
- Long-distance transport focus
Technical Overview
- Production
- 1996–2002
- Replaced
- Mercedes-Benz SK
- Succeeded by
- Actros (2002)
Cab & Transmission
- Cab Types
- S-Cab
- M-Cab
- L-Cab
- MegaSpace Cab
- Transmissions
- Telligent transmission
- Manual transmission
- Automated transmission
Engines
6 engines
OM501LA
4 variants
11.9 L • Diesel • Turbocharged V6 • 6 cyl
OM501LA-320
Mercedes-Benz OM501 LA 320
Introduced 1996
320 hp
Power
1650 Nm
Torque
11.9 L
Displacement
Euro 2 / Euro 3
Emission
Turbocharged V6 • DieselOM501LA-360
Mercedes-Benz OM501 LA 360
Introduced 1996
360 hp
Power
1850 Nm
Torque
11.9 L
Displacement
Euro 2 / Euro 3
Emission
Turbocharged V6 • DieselOM501LA-408
Mercedes-Benz OM501 LA 408
Introduced 1996
408 hp
Power
2000 Nm
Torque
11.9 L
Displacement
Euro 2 / Euro 3
Emission
Turbocharged V6 • DieselOM501LA-456
Mercedes-Benz OM501 LA 456
Introduced 1996
456 hp
Power
2200 Nm
Torque
11.9 L
Displacement
Euro 2 / Euro 3
Emission
Turbocharged V6 • Diesel
OM502LA
2 variants
15.9 L • Diesel • Turbocharged V8 • 8 cyl